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Adam Schiff Starts Attacking Democrats

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Who expected Schiff to say this?

Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D-CA) recently placed the blame for Vice President Kamala Harris’s electoral defeat squarely on the shoulders of the entire Democratic Party. In a candid appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, Schiff was asked about Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s comments suggesting that President Joe Biden’s extended presence in the race may have contributed to the loss. While he acknowledged Biden’s role, Schiff was quick to deflect responsibility from the president, instead calling for a broader introspection within the party.

Schiff stated, “I think the entire Democratic Party bears responsibility, myself included.” He credited the Republican campaign for being effective, noting that “you have to give them credit for that.” However, he emphasized that the real challenge facing the Democrats was the need to articulate a bold vision for America’s future. According to Schiff, the key issue for voters was whether hard work still leads to a good living, a question that many Americans now doubt.

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Schiff also pushed back against the idea that Biden stepping out of the race earlier could have prevented the Democratic loss. He warned that an open, divisive primary could have hurt the party even further. Instead, he attributed Harris’s loss to what he described as a global “anti-incumbent wave” that affected both liberals and conservatives alike. He argued that, by the time of the election, the Democratic Party had become too closely tied to the political establishment, a status quo that was no longer appealing to voters.

Schiff’s comments come at a time when the Democratic Party is grappling with its future direction, especially after a loss that many attribute to internal divisions and a failure to connect with the concerns of working-class Americans. As the country looks ahead to future elections, Schiff’s remarks underscore the urgent need for the Democratic Party to reassess its approach to economic policy and national leadership if it hopes to remain competitive in the years to come.